Two Jefferson County teachers receive presidential awards
Two Jefferson County teachers have received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) representing the highest honor bestowed by the United States government for K–12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching.
Revised reading and writing, math standards documents available
After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in 2017, revised standards for reading and writing and mathematics have been adopted into law.
Opening the treasures of the language of math with children’s literature
During the past 25 years, the use of children’s literature as a context for teaching mathematical language has become a popular classroom practice and has been accompanied by an explosion in the number of children’s books that have been written specifically for such use.
KDE seeking feedback on proposed ELA and math assessment blueprints
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the proposed English language arts and mathematics assessment blueprints.
KCTM seeking nominations for Ann S. Booth MESA Awards
The Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics is seeking nominations for the Ann S. Booth MESA Awards for 2018. The award celebrates Kentucky educators for their outstanding work and contribution to the mathematics community.
Kentuckians win Presidential Award for math, science teaching
Grant County's Shannon Brickler and Somerset Independent's Natasha Craft are among 104 educators nationwide to be recognized as winners of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
KDE seeking feedback on revised mathematics standards
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the revised Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics.
Equity in mathematics
Jefferson County's Lynn Smith explains how teachers need to shift away from the traditional "do as I do" methodologies and toward collaborative and engaging activities that promote deeper learning in order to meet the college and career readiness needs of our students and prepare them for global competition.
KET, PBS provide resources for Pi Day
Kentucky Educational Television (KET) and PBS LearningMedia is offering several resources for teachers to use on Pi Day, March 14.
U.S. Census Bureau providing free school resources about statistics
Preparations are underway for the 2020 U.S. Census, and the U.S. Census Bureau is providing free resources to schools through its Statistics in Schools (SIS) program.
